San Antonio's top spots for foodies

Escape the Riverwalk standards and try something new.

By Hearst staff

Photo: John Davenport/San Antonio Express-News

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If you plan vacations around restaurants, photograph your food before
you eat it and list the Food Network among your favorite channels,
you'll feel right at home at these foodie-centric spots all around the
Alamo City.The Guenther House was the home of Carl Hilmar Guenther and his family. It opened as a restaurant in 1988. www.guentherhouse.com. less

If you plan vacations around restaurants, photograph your food before
you eat it and list the Food Network among your favorite channels,
you'll feel right at home at these foodie-centric spots all around ... more

Luciano Ciociaritrims a pice of prosciutto at GauchoGourmet, which imports food from Italy, Spain and South America. The business is growing every month, as they are supplying food items to many of the chefs at top restaurants all over town. www.gauchogourmet.com. less

Luciano Ciociari trims a pice of prosciutto at GauchoGourmet, which imports food from Italy, Spain and South America. The business is growing every month, as they are supplying food items to many of the chefs ... more

The former site of the Pearl Brewery is now a food destination, featuring a campus of the Culinary Institute of America, several outstanding restaurants, the Melissa Guerra gourmet store and a Saturday morning farmers market. The Pearl Brewery is located at 200 E. Grayson St., off Broadway, just north of downtown; atpearl.com.

The former site of the Pearl Brewery is now a food destination, featuring a campus of the Culinary Institute of America, several outstanding restaurants, the Melissa Guerra gourmet store and a Saturday morning

Enjoy a cup of from beans roasted in house or from some of the most accomplished names in the coffee business at Local Coffee. Local Coffee is located at 5903 Broadway, in Alamo Heights; www.localcoffeesa.com.

Enjoy a cup of from beans roasted in house or from some of the most accomplished names in the coffee business at Local Coffee. Local Coffee is located at 5903 Broadway, in Alamo Heights; www.localcoffeesa.com.

Photo: Jessica Elizarrarras, San Antonio Express-News

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Whole Foods' new location at 18403 Blanco Road outside Loop 1604, in The Vineyard Shopping Center, has so many items, you may never want to leave. There is another location in the Alamo Quarry Market, at 255 E. Basse Rd, Ste. 130; www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

Whole Foods' new location at 18403 Blanco Road outside Loop 1604, in The Vineyard Shopping Center, has so many items, you may never want to leave. There is another location in the Alamo Quarry Market, at 255 E.

Bolner's Meat Market sells some of the best smoked brisket in town, along with a well-stocked butcher's case of excellent beef at a San Antonio tradition since 1914. Bolner's is located at 2900 S. Flores St., a few blocks south of downtown off U.S. 90 and Probandt; www.bolnersmeatmarket.com.

Bolner's Meat Market sells some of the best smoked brisket in town, along with a well-stocked butcher's case of excellent beef at a San Antonio tradition since 1914. Bolner's is located at 2900 S. Flores St., a

About a half-hour drive from downtown, the quaint community of Boerne offers good shopping and some excellent restaurants such as the upscale American offerings of Cypress Grill, the northern European specialties and killer kolaches of Little Gretel (pictured) and house-brewed beers at the Dodging Duck Brewhaus. Boerne is located north of San Antonio on Interstate 10, near Texas 46.

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Certified from the Italian government as an authentic pizzeria napoletana, Dough offers beautifully rendered Naples-style pizzas, incredible house-made mozzarella, burrata and daily specials. Dough Pizzeria Napoletana is located at 6989 Blanco Road, at Loop 410, just west of North Star Mall; www.doughpizzeria.com.

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Gruene may be best known for the live music offerings at Gruene Hall, dining options such as the Gristmill (pictured) make this a good food destination, too. Gruene is located north of San Antonio on Interstate 35, near New Braunfels.

Gruene may be best known for the live music offerings at Gruene Hall, dining options such as the Gristmill (pictured) make this a good food destination, too. Gruene is located north of San Antonio on Interstate

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The city's first real food truck park, Boardwalk on Bulverde offers a rotating array of trucks and lots of special events. Boardwalk on Bulverde is located at 14732 Bulverde Road, between Loop 1604 and Thousand Oaks Drive; boardwalkonbulverde.com.

The city's first real food truck park, Boardwalk on Bulverde offers a rotating array of trucks and lots of special events. Boardwalk on Bulverde is located at 14732 Bulverde Road, between Loop 1604 and Thousand

Whether you're looking for a party tray or a specific cut of beef, pork or lamb, Cooper's Meat Market makes all year feel like a holiday. Cooper's is located at 6002 Broadway in Alamo Heights; www.coopersmeatmarket.com.

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Good 'cue and a parking lot attendant on horseback at Texas Pride Barbecue in the small community of Adkins. It's hard to get more pure Texas than this. Texas Pride is located at 2980 E. Loop 1604, east of San Antonio; www.texaspridebbq.net.

Good 'cue and a parking lot attendant on horseback at Texas Pride Barbecue in the small community of Adkins. It's hard to get more pure Texas than this. Texas Pride is located at 2980 E. Loop 1604, east of San

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The Sunday morning Quarry Farmers & Ranchers Market near Whole Foods features local, seasonal produce and some outstanding prepared foods. The farmers market is located at 255 E. Basse Road, just off of U.S. 281 in the Alamo Quarry Market; quarryfarmersmarket.com.

The Sunday morning Quarry Farmers & Ranchers Market near Whole Foods features local, seasonal produce and some outstanding prepared foods. The farmers market is located at 255 E. Basse Road, just off of U.S.

A favorite of hipsters on a budget, Trader Joe's features tasteful and flavorful items at non-upscale prices. Trader Joe's is located at 350 E. Basse Road, just off of U.S. 281 near the Quarry Village and Alamo Quarry Market shopping centers; www.traderjoes.com.

A favorite of hipsters on a budget, Trader Joe's features tasteful and flavorful items at non-upscale prices. Trader Joe's is located at 350 E. Basse Road, just off of U.S. 281 near the Quarry Village and Alamo

The city's most upscale restaurants obtain impeccably fresh seafood from Groomer's Seafood Market, so why shouldn't you? Groomer's is located at 9801 McCullough Ave., off U.S. 281 near Isom Road; www.groomerseafood.com.

Whether its food trucks at Alamo Street Eat Bar, German cuisine at Beethoven Halle und Garten, upscale dining at Feast or award-winning enchiladas at Rosario's Restaurant y Cantina (pictured), Southtown has a little bit of something for everyone. Southtown is located south of downtown, beginning at S. Alamo Street.